Foodservice Specialist

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods: 

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock    Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more. 
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America’s food distribution system 
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect 

Position Details

• Compensation: $60K - $70K Base Salary + Bonus Potential 
• Schedule: Monday - Friday |  8:00AM - 5:00PM 
• Territory: Eastern Alabama, Central and Northern Georgia 
• Car Allowance + Mileage Reimbursement through Car Data Program 
• 50% Local Travel Required: This role requires the ability to drive to and from customer locations across the assigned sales territory. Minimal overnight stays may be required. 
• Cell Phone Stipend 

Position Purpose: 
As the Foodservice Sales Specialist, you will report to the Foodservice Sales Manager and be responsible for supporting and executing our foodservice initiatives.  You will also coordinate customer visits to our Opco kitchen including preparing products and product sampling.  A successful candidate will be extremely organized, have excellent communication skills and contribute to the quality that we provide to our customers.  They must also be comfortable and polished when presenting to customers. 

 
Primary Responsibilities: 

• Liaison with procurement, inventory control teams, and sales to manage inventory to support weekly and monthly demands for food service and convenience programs 
• Schedule food service sample kits 
• Processing of all necessary sales documentation and agreements 
• Coordinating and securing food service equipment needs for customers 
• Obtain and enter purchase orders from sales team within timely manner as needed 
• Assist sales team with follow-up including order confirmations and bookings 
• Create sales presentations and promotional marketing materials through PowerPoint 
• Maintaining pricing information as it pertains to food service. 
• Update and notify sales team of major price changes  

The ideal candidate should posses the following:

• Strong organizational and project management skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Cross-functional communication 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Word 
• Pricing and margin analysis 
• Customer service and issue resolution 

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1-3 years related experience
• Experience in food service, sales, or customer-facing roles within the hospitality or food distribution industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of food products, preparation methods, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to analyze customer needs and recommend tailored solutions.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office tools.

Company description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .